From a Facebook Group to
North America's Carpool Network
What started as one man's frustration with expensive solo drives became a movement connecting 50,000+ travellers across three countries.
50,000+
Trips Completed
35+
Team Members
120+
Cities Covered
3
Countries
$2.5M
Seed Funding
4.9/5
Average Rating
One Post. 47 Replies. A Movement.
In April 2024, James Thompson was staring at a $340 Greyhound ticket from Winnipeg to Toronto. He had a reliable car, a full tank of gas, and an empty passenger seat. The math didn't add up.
He posted a simple message in a local travel Facebook group: "Driving Winnipeg to Toronto next weekend. Anyone want to split gas?" Within 24 hours, 47 people had responded. By the weekend, he had a full car and three new friends.
The problem was obvious: people wanted to share rides, but there was no safe, organized way to do it. The solution was just as obvious — build the platform that makes it effortless.
Today, RideCarpooling.com is the fastest-growing cross-border rideshare network in North America. But we still operate with the same spirit as that first Facebook post: help people move, together.
47
replies to the first Facebook post in 24 hours
Our Mission & Values
We're not just moving people from A to B. We're rethinking how North America travels.
People First
Every decision starts with the people in our cars. Drivers, passengers, and the communities we serve — their safety, comfort, and dignity come before everything else.
Sustainability
Every shared ride removes a car from the road. We've helped prevent over 2.8M kg of CO2 emissions since launch — and we track every gram.
Safety Above All
Verified drivers, masked phone numbers, real-time tracking, and 24/7 emergency support. We don't compromise on safety. Ever.
Borderless
Carpooling shouldn't stop at a border. We're building the first truly cross-border rideshare network in North America.
"Make every seat count."
That's our north star. Whether it's a student saving $80 on a trip home, a driver earning $200 on their commute, or a family reducing their carbon footprint — every shared ride makes a difference.
The RideCarpooling Timeline
From a spreadsheet to a seed-funded startup in under 2 years.
The Spark
James Thompson, a frequent traveller between Winnipeg and Toronto, grew tired of expensive solo drives and unreliable bus schedules. He posted a simple Facebook group asking if anyone wanted to split gas on his next trip. 47 people responded in 24 hours.
First Community
The Facebook group grew to 2,000 members. James built a basic spreadsheet to match drivers with passengers by route and date. It was clunky, but it worked — 300 successful carpools in the first month.
2-Nice is Born
Incorporated as 2-Nice Rideshare & Carpooling Transport Services Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Hired Sarah Chen as CTO to build the first platform prototype. Registered the domain ridecarpooling.com.
Platform Launch
RideCarpooling.com goes live with support for 6 Canadian cities. First 1,000 rides booked within the first 60 days. Introduced driver verification with licence upload and background checks.
Crossing Borders
Expanded into the United States with routes from Toronto to New York, and Vancouver to Seattle. Added USD pricing and multi-currency support. Hit 10,000 registered users.
Mexico & Mobile
Launched in Mexico with routes to Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mexico City. Released the first mobile-responsive design. Introduced real-time tracking and in-app messaging.
Seed Funding
Closed a $2.5M seed round led by Canadian venture firm True North Ventures. Used funds to hire the core team, build the native app (iOS & Android), and expand to 50+ cities.
Today
50,000+ trips completed. 120+ cities across 3 countries. 4.9/5 average rating. A team of 35 people working remotely across 12 countries. And we're just getting started.
Meet the Founding Team
A small team with big ambitions, spread across 12 countries but united by one mission.
James Thompson
Founder & CEO
Sarah Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Marcus Okafor
Head of Operations
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